About Marie-Zélia Lafont
Born 1987. Marie-Zélia Lafont is a French kayaker and canoeist.
Marie-Zélia Lafont (born 9 January 1987) is a French slalom canoeist who has competed at the international level since 2003.
She won two medals in the K1 team event at the ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships, with a gold in 2018 and a bronze in 2015. She also won two golds and three bronzes at the European Championships.
Lafont participated in two Olympic Games. She finished in 16th place in the K1 event at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro and 14th in the K1 event at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.
World Cup individual podiums Season Date Venue Position Event 2016 19 June 2016 Pau 1st K1 2020 7 November 2020 Pau 1st K1
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Who is Marie-Zélia Lafont?
French kayaker
When was Marie-Zélia Lafont born?
Marie-Zélia Lafont was born on 9 January 1987 in Orthez.
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Marie-Zélia Lafont is a kayaker and canoeist.
What nationality is Marie-Zélia Lafont?
Marie-Zélia Lafont is French.
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